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Marc Bolan & T. Rex (July 18, 1975) Tiffany’s Concert Advert – Yarmouth Mercury.
This printed advertisement from the Yarmouth Mercury, Gorleston Herald and North Norfolk Advertiser, published on Friday, July 18, 1975, promotes Marc Bolan and T. Rex performing live at Tiffany’s Nightclub, Great Yarmouth, on Wednesday, July 23, 1975. Publication: Yarmouth Mercury / Gorleston Herald / North Norfolk Advertiser Date: July 18 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Entertainment / Concert Venue: Tiffany’s Nightclub, Great Yarmouth Date: Wednesday, July 2

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Jul 17, 19751 min read


Marc Bolan (July 12, 1975) Pop Idol Marc Has Decided to Cool It Liverpool Echo, England.
This Liverpool Echo article, published on Saturday, July 12, 1975, features Marc Bolan during his promotional visit to Liverpool, marking his return to the British music scene after an extended absence. Written by Sue Emmett, the piece captures Bolan’s shift from flamboyant glam‑rock spectacle to a more understated public persona. Publication: Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, Merseyside, England) Date: July 12 1975 Country: United Kingdom Title: Pop Idol Marc Has Decided to Cool It

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Jul 11, 19751 min read


ZZ Top & T. Rex (November 16, 1974) Capitol Theatre Portchester – Concert Poster
This vibrant 1974 concert poster promotes a rare double bill featuring ZZ Top and T. Rex for their “Only N.Y. Area Appearance” at the Capitol Theatre in Portchester, New York. Publication: Original Concert Poster Date: November 16, 1974 Country: United States Location: Portchester, New York Section: Concert Promotion (Poster) THE STORY The green-and-white poster, presented by Eddie Claridge, advertises ZZ Top (fresh off Tres Hombres) with special guests T. Rex (on tour behind

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Nov 16, 19742 min read


T. Rex (October 23, 1974) – “T Rex Was Pretty Awful, Blue Oyster Cult Worse” Feature – Calgary Herald
A blunt and highly critical live review of T. Rex and Blue Öyster Cult's Calgary appearance at the Stampede Corral, with writer Eugene Chadbourne delivering a controversial assessment of both performances while focusing considerable attention on Marc Bolan's stage presentation and the audience's reaction. Publication: Calgary Herald Date: October 24, 1974 Country: Canada Event Date: October 23, 1974 Published the day after the concert, this Calgary Herald review examined the

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Oct 22, 19743 min read


T. Rex (October 21, 1974) – “Hell Yeah! T-Rex” Concert Advert – The Vancouver Sun
A newspaper advertisement promoting T. Rex and Blue Öyster Cult's forthcoming British Columbia appearances during T. Rex's October 1974 North American tour. Published by Accident Productions, the advert promoted both the Vancouver and Victoria concerts while emphasising the growing anticipation surrounding the band's Canadian dates. PUBLICATION: The Vancouver Sun DATE: October 5, 1974 COUNTRY: Canada EVENT DATE: October 21, 1974 Published in The Vancouver Sun on October 5, 19

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Oct 20, 19742 min read


T. Rex (October 21, 1974) – Pacific Coliseum Concert Review - The Vancouver Sun (October 22, 1974)
This sharply critical Vancouver Sun review covers T. Rex at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum during the group's 1974 North American tour. Writer Don Stanley combines a retrospective look at Marc Bolan's rise from Mark Feld to international stardom with an unsparing assessment of the concert itself, describing a difficult audience response, compromised sound and a performance that failed to recreate the excitement associated with T. Rex's earlier success. Publication: The Vancouve

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Oct 20, 19744 min read


T. Rex (October 18, 1974) – Portland Concert Review - The Sunday Oregonian (October 20, 1974)
This Sunday Oregonian concert review covers a sold-out appearance by T. Rex at Portland's Paramount Northwest. While the reviewer was critical of Marc Bolan's performance and felt the band's theatrics failed to generate excitement, the article nevertheless documents an important stop on T. Rex's 1974 American tour and provides a contemporary account of the group's elaborate stage presentation. This Sunday Oregonian concert review documents T. Rex's appearance at Portland's Pa

1974
Oct 19, 19743 min read


T. Rex (October 19, 1974) – “Oyster Cult Glitters; T-Rex Just Rocks” Feature – Oregon Journal
A live concert review covering a performance by T. Rex and Blue Öyster Cult at Portland's Paramount Theatre. Written by staff writer Steve Cahill, the article compared the two bands' performances and offered a critical assessment of Marc Bolan and T. Rex during their October 1974 North American tour. PUBLICATION: Oregon Journal DATE: October 19, 1974 COUNTRY: USA EVENT DATE: October 18, 1974 Published in the Oregon Journal on October 19, 1974, this review by Steve Cahill exam

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Oct 17, 19743 min read


T. Rex (October 18, 1974) – Portland Concert Review - The Sunday Oregonian (October 20, 1974)
This Sunday Oregonian concert review contrasts a disappointing T. Rex performance with what the reviewer considered a triumphant headline appearance by Blue Öyster Cult. While acknowledging Marc Bolan's celebrity status and stage presence, the article portrays T. Rex as struggling to generate excitement during a Portland concert appearance. This Sunday Oregonian concert review contrasts a disappointing T. Rex performance with what the reviewer considered a triumphant headline

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Oct 17, 19743 min read


Blue Öyster Cult & T. Rex (October 12, 1974) – “Blue Cult: It's Really Heavy, Man” Feature – The Daily Breeze.
A concert review of Blue Öyster Cult's Long Beach Arena appearance unexpectedly became a report on T. Rex's non‑appearance, revealing that Marc Bolan was suffering from bronchitis and that the scheduled Long Beach concert date would be made up at a later time. Publication: The Daily Breeze Publication Date: October 15, 1974 Event Date: October 12, 1974 Country: USA Written by Joseph Bensoua, this review covers the October 12, 1974 concert at Long Beach Arena, where Blue Öyste

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Oct 12, 19742 min read
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